Epiphany Sailingvideo
Quick visit to Marquesas Key FL
September 8, 2023 · 3 min · 161 views · Marquesas Keys, Florida
What this video covers
The crew anchors Epiphany approximately one mile offshore of Marquesas Key, Florida, to scout for a shipwreck and lobster.2:23 Using onboard avionics to navigate toward a shoal, the crew searches for potential lobster habitat near the wreck site.0:28 After scouting, the crew takes a dinghy to the beach within the Marquesas Keys National Wildlife Refuge.1:07 The anchorage sits in the lee of the island with offshore winds, which helps mitigate the presence of biting insects.1:27 The beach features white sand, dried sponges, coral fragments, and evidence of past sea turtle nesting sites.1:53 The crew notes the high density of biting insects, locally referred to as no-see-ums, which remain a significant concern for visitors to the area.3:10 The visit concludes at sunset before the crew returns to the boat.3:23
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